Barkey scores First NHL goal, Flyers defeat Oilers
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Owen Tippett and Nick Seeler each had a goal and an assist to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Denver Barkey, Travis Sanheim and Bobby Brink also scored for the Flyers (21-12-7), who have won four of their last six games. Philadelphia went 3-2 on its five-game trip.
Connor McDavid continues to build his legend. The Edmonton Oilers ' superstar remains the best player on the planet, and he's also one of the best players in franchise history. On Saturday, McDavid tied an impressive franchise record. The mark: seasons with at least 25 goals.
David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist as the Boston Bruins closed out the calendar year with a much-needed 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
The Oilers entered 2026 atop the Pacific Division with a 20-15-6 record. Andy Devlin / NHLI via The Edmonton Oilers took fans on a wild roller-coaster ride during the first half of the 2025-26 season.
The move quickly drew attention, and TSN's Ryan Rishaug addressed the decision while speaking on "The Oilers Now" with Bob Stauffer. Rishaug supported the call-ups but strongly questioned using all three together. He argued that young players should be placed in positions that help them succeed, not struggle.
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Isaac Howard recalled by Oilers after winning player of the month
The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Isaac Howard to the NHL after he was named the AHL's December Player of the Month.
Since trading Stuart Skinner, Edmonton has received excellent goaltending, no matter who’s in net. I prefer five-on-five save percentage in evaluating goalies, as it’s a level playing field and is the largest game state. Here’s a look at five-on-five save percentages in the nine games.
Get Edmonton vs Philadelphia hockey betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on Jan. 3.
Three rookies will play on the third line for the Oilers, a bold offensive gamble that could either spark the offense or expose their youth against the Flyers.